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- Title
An Exploration of the Use of Metaphors Representing Khun Phaen's Life-Journey in a Classic Thai-English Translation Novel, The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen.
- Authors
Shepherd, Parichat
- Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the use of metaphors representing the LIFEJOURNEY of the protagonist, "Khun Phaen", found in the classic of Thai-English translation novel, "The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen". This research employed a qualitative research method. The data were taken from 23 chapters in the classic Thai-English Translation novel, The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen based on Khun Phaen's life-journey. The frameworks used were from Pragglejaz Group's (2007) Metaphor Identification Procedure, Ahrens' (2002) the conceptual Mapping Model, and Lakoff's (1992) The Contemporary Theory of Metaphor. The finding illustrated that the different source domains shaped the thematic transformation of the Thai novel, such as BELIEF, EMOTION, TRANSFORMATION and DESTINATION target domains all of which influenced by the Thai culture. The pedagogical implication therefore is that teaching novels in the English language classroom can have a positive impact on learner's language experience. Novels are viewed as a valuable tool to empower language teachers and learners to value their language and culture as metaphors found in reading shape the inexpressible and illustrate the intangible complex and relational aspects of life vivid and unforgettable.
- Subjects
TALE of Khun Chang Khun Phaen, The (Book); PROTAGONISTS (Persons) in literature; THAI literature -- History &; criticism; METAPHOR in literature; LANGUAGE &; culture
- Publication
Language in India, 2021, Vol 21, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1930-2940
- Publication type
Article